Several California agricultural leaders, including Ag Secretary Karen Ross, are back from a week-long trade mission overseas. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis M. Taylor led the…
New Liaisons to Ensure Compliance with the Federal Seed Act
…in our seed patent system and enforcing the disclosure laws on the books as we deliver more and better choices for farmers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press…
Concerns Raised Over UFW Use of FFWR Grant Funds
…in funding to issue FFWR payments to farmworkers,” President and CEO of NCAE, Michael Marsh said in a press release. NCAE is urging Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and USDA’s Office…
Bird Flu Found in Texas Dairy Cows, NCBA Issues Statement
A mysterious disease has been working its way through the Texas Panhandle, puzzling the agriculture industry. Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller received confirmation from the United States Secretary of…
Improving Trade Opportunities for U.S. Ag Exports
…Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario has formally reopened the market. Colombia had been the 10th largest market for American poultry in 2022, with…
IRA Funding to Support 138 New Conservation Easements
…conservation easements, which give farmers and ranchers the tools they need to protect sensitive landscapes, like wetlands and grasslands, as well as prime farmland,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in…
USDA Grants to Improve Organic Market
…USDA Grants to Improve Organic Market Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily…
Vilsack Urges Toning Down Anti-China Rhetoric, Citing Farm Exports
…TikTok to China’s spy balloon to its hacking and aggression in the Pacific, U.S. officials and lawmakers have pushed back against Beijing for months. But Secretary Tom Vilsack said at…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…robust, adaptive strategies. This long-term process involves exploring various alternatives to ensure stability for water users throughout the basin. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Ag and Rural Funding in the President’s Budget Request
…Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “The President’s budget proposal honors this commitment and enhances the opportunities available for millions of Americans, including in rural communities.” Brian German…
Agriculture Secretary Explains Significance of ‘Product of USA’ Label Rule
The USDA finalized a rule to align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the rule…
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…announcement is a vital step toward consumer protection and builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to bolster trust and fairness in the marketplace where smaller processors can compete,” Agriculture Secretary…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Finally Hits the Average & New Office of Ag at EPA
…Affairs to enhance engagement with agricultural and rural communities. The recently launched bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus is leading an effort to urge the Biden Administration to prioritize agriculture in…
Vilsack Announces Clean Power Projects
New Investments in clean energy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Wednesday announced $2.3 billion in projects to expand clean power in rural communities….